A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. There are many reasons why I love photography, not the least of which is that a photograph (or a series of them) has the ability to convey stories to those that view them. Over the centuries people have gathered around campfires, in town [...]

What is back button focusing and why is it such a game changer? So the reason I want to do a blog on this is - When I have been on safari, a number of individuals don't know what it is and end up hacking through settings, switching between AI servo(AF-C) and single shot(AF-S) which [...]

Growing As A Photographer Something that I have found that comes up quite often lately is, how do I grow as a photographer? How do I become a better photographer? Well, there is no set in stone, stock standard way to get better. There are multiple ways for one to improve on your skills and [...]

When it comes to increasing one’s knowledge in photography there are a number of ways to go about it. A problem that I had was trying to learn too much at once. My suggestion would be to break it down, take it one step at a time and only once you have a good understanding [...]

Lightroom is without a doubt the most widely used and powerful post-processing and cataloguing software on the market. Over the years I have become intimately familiar with the software and have found a really great rhythm and workflow when it comes to sorting through, categorising and editing images. Whilst there are many, many shortcuts that [...]

I thought I would write a blog to describe my thoughts on the Kruger National Park, why it holds a special place in my heart as well as some helpful tips and guidelines for anyone else who wants to experience the Kruger and get the most out of their experience. Ever since I can remember, [...]

I cannot believe that I'll be typing the following words... Uganda awaits!!! We will be arriving in Uganda in exactly a week from now for what will be one incredible adventure. After what has been a long wait, the following quote by E. M. Forster cannot be more suitable; We must be willing to let [...]

Whether you've been photographing for many years or just purchased a new camera, golden light is something that we've either heard about or seen in different images.  We are always advised to keep the sun behind us, but here are a few things to look out for when presented with that beautiful golden light. DON'T [...]

I decided after receiving a couple of questions on 'how to take better pictures', that I would share some of my own thoughts and helpful tips to keep in mind when building an image, whether it be before heading out into the field or perhaps in the moment whilst in a sighting. I have put [...]